In 2015, Selena Henry (Te Āti Awa, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki) and Sunny Collings began work on the shared purpose of Poison Creek Sculpture Project. They aim  to support the land, flora and fauna in this corner of the Queensberry Hills to restore themselves after many decades of marginal farming, while creating Poison Creek Sculpture Project as a location to exhibit sculpture in the wild and a place of solitude for selected sculptors and other artists to spend time.

More recently they have welcomed guests to purpose built visitor accommodation for singles and couples in a special secluded spot on the fifteen hectare property.  

Selena grew up in  Lower Hutt, and  Sunny, who has West Country, Chinese, Maltese, and Black Country ancestry, is the among the fourth generation of her family to still live in the wider area. 

At Poison Creek Sculpture Project Sunny and Selena are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's finest sculptors and rising stars. The project continues to evolve - they support sculptors to sell their work, and alongside the residency they run occasional public events and workshops which offer opportunities to engage with sculpture and poetry.  Guided tours can be arranged and groups booked for exclusive use of the sculpture area for self-catered picnics.

If it makes you dance, it's sculpture!